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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1895
Page
6
Readable fragment lists Bedford Street items with per pair pricing and scattered figures. The text appears as an OCR snippet showing unit costs such as 1.79 2.19 and 3.00, with additional garbled characters.
A letter from Auguste Fabre of France offered to present his six man quadrille and bull fighting display to New York. The mayor replied that tiger fighting is currently the public draw and that bull fighting will likely never gain a foothold in the United States, inviting information on tiger extermination methods.
San Francisco dated Oct 3 reports Andrew Sbarbaro pursuing transfer of a vast Italian estate with a duke title. Gener al Bates has drawn interest from Francis G Newlands and high profile names Vanderbilts Rockefeller Hobart and James Gordon Bennett. The deal spans about $1,000,000 with installment payments to facilitate the sale.
The annual Board of Registration in Pharmacy report highlights alcohol sales by druggists from 1875 to 1898. It covers license classes, purchaser details, and examinations. It urges funding and staff to enforce laws and expand duties following 1393 and 189% acts.
Mrs. Jane York, a Cornwall native with three small children, arrived in New York in July and has since relied on Swedish Lutheran Mission aid at 14 Moore Street. After repeated returns from Ellis Island and Canada, she awaits British consul action as officials cite her British subject status. Dr. Senner seeks top level attention from Sir Julian Pauncefote.
Mary O'Brien a servant from Danbury Conn was separated from her brother Patrick during the St Louis voyage in June after a mental breakdown and was found wandering in New York July 6. She was sent to Bilis Island then Teutonic bound for Ireland with county officials arranging care and Queenstown reunion. Patrick later fell ill with typhoid and remains in New Rochelle Hospital awaiting news.
The Times reports upcoming weddings including Miss Beesie Bain Dent daughter of the late Louis Dent and Lt. Gerrish Smith U S N to be married Oct 9 at the Raymond residence with Mrs U S Grant among guests. Also talks of Miss Marie Raymond to Mr George T Maxwell for Nov 9 and Miss Mabel Augusta Warker to Mr John Judson Hall at St Thomas Church Oct 16.
Rosario Campapiana, married two days to Antonio Capucci, refuses to live with him. Capucci, a Malden resident, sought police help at a lodging house on Thacker court, but the bride remains adamant that she will stay single despite the marriage. Sergeant Fessenden spoke with the girl, who cited her suitor’s lack of funds and inability to support a wife as reasons for her decision.
The Rev Dominick Wagner confessed to abducting 16 year old Maud Steidel ten days ago. He says he intended to marry her in Chicago where she is in a convent. He cites capacity to support them and pleads for consent to marry to avoid punishment.
A former Woking Prison inmate reports Mrs Maybrick continues to claim innocence of her husband’s murder for which she serves a life term. The ex-cellmate says Maybrick admitted indiscreet conduct with a man, giving a suggested motive, while maintaining no involvement in the death. She also claimed to have injured herself with broken glass to draw sympathy.
In East Lexington Abram Smith’s house was robbed of jewelry last June. Suspect George Creamer, a former worker for Smith, traveled with a circus. He was captured by police in East Lexington and held on $500 bond for the Superior Court after denial of involvement.
In a diverse range of cases heard at the city court yesterday unhappiness and attempted separations crossed many nations. A German groom Nicel Hirschmann married an 18 year old girl who left him within a day and fled with another man to England. A Syrian man Ameen Batal described a bitterly troubled marriage with his wife leaving him after a year and a half. A Boston landlady and probation officer testified in another case about a drunken husband. A colored lawyer cited a wife with the maiden name Hamilburg whose husband deserted to join the navy and refused support, prompting the judge to rebuke a young witness.
Reports say Mr George W Vanderbilt will donate a large sum to establish a Protestant Episcopal seminary in Washington D C If true the offer could shape the project Oct 8 is the date for the New York excursion with Albany and Hudson River returning Fan 3ver Line passengers.
Residents on Silsbee street near the Boston and Maine station petition the Board of Aldermen to revoke the auction license for a horse mart they call a nuisance. They cite racing horses, noise, profanity, and danger to pedestrians and urge removal to another location. Supporters say citywide interest favors action, and threaten court if unaddressed.
Beck Holworthy of Harvard College visits the Mechanics Charitable Institute fair. He notes amusements from looms and buttonhole machines to candy, posters, and art exhibits while planning a future Paris poster hunt and Hasty Pudding ties.
Patrolman Michael H Cronin of Division 6 arrests George Blue and Daniel Sullivan alias Daniel Smith alias George Hennessey for larceny of 200 yards of silk from Kingston Street to a southern depot. Blue and Sullivan identified as notorious express thieves by Chief Watts. arraigned at Central Court with a one week continuance granted.
The twenty fourth annual general statement shows potential savings from unified management of the New York New Haven Hartford and New England systems. It notes acquisition of five million dollars in New England mortgage bonds, control of Stamford Street Railroad, and progress on Nantasket Beach electrical operations. Total year income reached 27.9 million with 68.33 percent operating expenses. dividends paid were 8.79 million on 87.94 million capital, leaving a 315 thousand deficit. The line now holds all Fall River stock and portions of Providence shares.
An observer recalls a yellow themed fair with candy making and striking outfits. Girls in yellow gowns and men in yellow caps fascinate, while bands perform in the main hall and lanterns flicker. A fountain in copper evokes the World’s Fair, and the writer notes the lively crowd and behind the scenes glimpses. The piece ends amid vivid impressions and a hint of skepticism.
The Outlook at Winthrop hosted a large birthday and house-warming gathering for Mrs. Himer Randall and Mr. Randall’s new home. About 160 guests, including summer residents, enjoyed an elaborate dinner and music by a long list of performers. Gifts included a diamond ring and a handsome clock from multiple donors.
Last evening Armory Hall East Boston hosted the first public meeting of the Noddle Island Debating Lyceum a local branch of The National Lyceum League of America. William G Nash outlined aims urged East Boston youths to prepare for citizenship. James Logan Gordon noted the honor of American citizenship and Christian civilization with remarks by Hon Joseph Maccabe and Councilman Conry. A letter from John F Fitzgerald expressed regret at missing the event.
On Oct 3 a brilliant reception and high tea were held in the Perkins Street Baptist Church parlors on Cross Street to honor Rev John Gow and wife. The Ladies' Social Circle, led by Mrs S Hanscom and Mrs C E Brainard, managed the event with Deacons Morse and Scott and scores of volunteers coordinating serving, decorations, and music by the Rimpark Orchestra for about 30 attendees.
A kettle of boiling fat tipped in James Smith's Bridgewater bakery caused a blaze at 2 30 this morning burning the jointly occupied house of Smith and Fred Lovell. Smith was badly burned though not fatally. loss about 2000 with 400 insured. Lovell's loss 600 with no insurance.
A village meeting of Carney Hospital supporters chaired by B A Macdonald reports strong progress in the Garney Hospital fund. Sister Gonzaga thanks collectors for medicines clothing food and fuel purchased with gifts and urges renewed efforts. Donations listed include many individuals and groups totaling about 4504.00 with more contributions expected and acknowledged in these columns.
Boston University College of Liberal Arts announces the appointment of Miss Elma Dame ex 4 as assistant college librarian. A bulletin at the college displays crude skull and crossbones figures inviting all freshwomen to attend today at 3 o'clock with a nickel and a large red handkerchief.
Bridget Noon missing since Monday was found near Beaver Pond in Milford in a decomposed state by George D Fuller. No foul play suspected as $4 found on her, death likely from exposure. Funeral held today at Woonsocket.
An October date for a Boston and Albany excursion to New York via Albany and the Hudson River is scheduled with return via Wall River Lane Only, details incomplete in the fragment. The item notes travel by rail lines and specifies a round trip window in October.
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